Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
Cumin
In Hindi
Mizuna
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Mizuna
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Mizuna
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Mizuna
planta de comino
In Greek
Mizuna
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Mizuna
Cumin planta
In Polish
Mizuna
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Mizuna
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mizuna and Cumin
Season and care of Mizuna and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Mizuna and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mizuna is Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mizuna and Cumin Physical Information
Mizuna and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mizuna and Cumin are as follows:
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Mizuna and Cumin
Care of Mizuna and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.